Why should I hire RaiseRite?
How much does concrete raising cost?
How long will it take to get my work done?
How many holes will there be?
What kind of material do you use?
Will there be heavy trucks on my lawn?
How do you fill the holes?
Is there any maintenance needed?
What can be raised?
What is the difference between polyurethane and grout mudjacking?
What is RaiseRite’s Service Area?

Why should I hire RaiseRite?

RaiseRite is the only company in Wisconsin to offer both mudjacking and polyurethane concrete raising services.  Serving you since 1974 RaiseRite offers fair, honest, and competitive pricing.  Our workmanship is second to none with attention to detail that provides you with a quality end result.  With over 37 years of experience RaiseRite has specially formulated concrete raising material and hole patterns to assure that your repair will stand the test of time.

How much does concrete raising cost?

Concrete raising is typically about half the cost of replacing the same concrete.  Ultimately the cost of raising or stabilizing concrete is a direct reflection of how much material the project will take.  A simple project to raise a slab of concrete will cost less than if there is a large void under the slab that will require more material.  In general terms concrete raising can cost between $2-$5 per square foot.

For example a 10 ft x10 ft section that needs to be raise is 100 square feet.  This job could cost between $200 and $500 to repair.  Depending on how far the slab is settled, if there are voids present or if other sections need to be involved in the repair will determine where in this scale the job would be bid at.  This is why RaiseRite offers FREE estimates so that our seasoned estimator can look at your project and provide you with an accurate estimate of what if will cost to complete your specific project.

How long will it take to get my work done?

After an estimate is requested, we will have our seasoned estimator look at your project and provide you with a proposal to complete your concrete repair work. Provided the area is accessible to our estimator, it is not  necessary to be present at the time of the estimate. After the proposal is accepted RaiseRite requires a signed copy of the estimate before scheduling the work to be complete which can be roughly 2-4 weeks after your acceptance. For your convenience, it is not necessary to be home when the work is completed.

How many holes will there be?

On the day of your work, holes are strategically drilled every 3-5 feet in the settled area.  Less holes are typically drilled for polyurethane applications.  Holes are necessary to lift slabs, drilling holes cannot be avoided.

What kind of material do you use?

Mudjacking material is a sand based grout that will not lose its density. Combined with portland cement this non-organic mixture is pumped under the slab of concrete.  Different from organic material, RaiseRite’s slurry will not decompose or breakdown.

Polyurethane material is injected as a liquid that sets up as a rigid foam.  This material is lighter than traditional mudjacking material and required less holes to install.  Even better, the holes are smaller creating a virtually invisible repair!

Will there be heavy trucks on my lawn?

The RaiseRite trucks remains parked on the street while the concrete repair crew maneuvers the equipment to the site requiring repair. The hydraulic mudpump is roughly the size of a riding lawn mower. Armed with many lengths of hose, the mudjacking crew can reach just about anywhere.  If you are having polyurethane used to repair your concrete a hose is brought from the truck to the site without driving equipment on your lawn.

How do you fill the holes?

After the concrete is raised, a foam plug is inserted into the hole, and is patched over with cement. The concrete is ready for use immediately, it is however recommended to allow the patch material to set up before use which is typically a couple of hours.

Is there any maintenance needed?

Now that the work is completed it is the homeowner’s responsibility to caulk the seams of the sections that were repaired, or backfill against any exposed areas to contain the material and prevent future sinking.  Self leveling cement caulk can be purchased at any home improvement store and works great for sealing joints.  Using a silicone based pourable self leveling caulk is recommended.  If a crack is very large sand can be put down before adding the caulk to the top to use less material.

What can be raised?

Solid slabs of concrete can be raise and stabilized.  Gravel areas or blacktop are unable to be repaired and need to be replaced and reinstalled to remedy settling issues.  Slabs of concrete that are too badly cracked may also be to far damaged to lift.

What is the difference between polyurethane and grout mudjacking?

Mudjacking material is hydraulically injected through 1″ holes, the pressure this creates raises the settled concrete.  Polyurethane is injected through a 5/8″ hole and as the material reacts the expansion raises the concrete and fills voids adding less weight than grout.  In the end the most noticeable difference will be the the hole size used to mudjack the concrete which gives polyurethane a distinct advantage.

What is RaiseRite’s Service Area?

RaiseRite is proud to serve the Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, Sheboygan, and Manitowoc Wisconsin Areas.  If you are unsure you are within our service area please call 877-407-2473.  If it is not cost effective for RaiseRite to travel to your area we will gladly refer you to another concrete raising company.

For large scale project RaiseRite travels throughout the US.  With a network of resources no project is too large for RaiseRite to take on.